CWRITER.EXE Information

This is an undesirable program.

This file has been identified as a program that is undesirable to have running on your computer. This consists of programs that are misleading, harmful, or undesirable.

If the description states that it is a piece of malware, you should immediately run an antivirus and antispyware program. If that does not help, feel free to ask us for assistance in the forums.

Name

cwriter

Filename

cwriter.exe

Command

C:\Program Files\PcRaiser\cwriter.exe

Description

Added by the PcRaiser rogue security program. PcRaiser is a misleading application that claims to improve the performance of a computer. This executable is found with other rogue anti-spyware programs as well.

File Location

C:\Program Files\PcRaiser\cwriter.exe

Startup Type

This startup entry is started automatically from a Run, RunOnce, RunServices, or RunServicesOnce entry in the registry.

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